# Latest **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md?page=203 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 204 --- ## [Why switch from 6 v to 12 v electrics w/ old cars?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-switch-from-6-v-to-12-v-electrics-w-old-cars/187322)
**Author:** [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2022, 9:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-switch-from-6-v-to-12-v-electrics-w-old-cars/187322 "2022-11-19T21:09:52Z")
Ray addresses a reader in this week’s column (Car Talk home page) wondering if they should upgrade from 6 to an 8 volt battery? Reader is having problems w/slow cranking on his old (1940s) 6 volt equipped car. Ray sug… --- ## [2012 Hyundai Santa Fe - Interior lights acting up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-hyundai-santa-fe-interior-lights-acting-up/187468)
**Author:** [@chriskent](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chriskent)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2022, 8:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-hyundai-santa-fe-interior-lights-acting-up/187468 "2022-11-19T20:10:44Z")
Interior lights do not come on when door is opened or go off when door is closed --- ## [A VW commercial](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-vw-commercial/187487)
**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2022, 7:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-vw-commercial/187487 "2022-11-19T19:52:39Z")
… from–I think–the early-mid '60s. --- ## [Compilation of “And Even Though... This is NPR”](https://community.cartalk.com/t/compilation-of-and-even-though-this-is-npr/138240)
**Author:** [@Michael\_Costantino](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Michael_Costantino)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2022, 7:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/compilation-of-and-even-though-this-is-npr/138240 "2022-11-19T19:43:58Z")
I laugh so hard every time I hear the “And Even Though… this is NPR”. I’d buy a compilation of all of those wonderful, self-deprecating statements. For example, “And even though Chimpanzees say ‘no way we share 96% of o… --- ## [Is it safe using RainX in my Jeep?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-safe-using-rainx-in-my-jeep/187470)
**Author:** [@coolmariodude](https://community.cartalk.com/u/coolmariodude)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2022, 2:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-safe-using-rainx-in-my-jeep/187470 "2022-11-19T14:27:27Z")
Hey guys, I’m just wondering but do you think that it’s safe to use to RainX windshield washer fluid in my Jeep? I heard stuff about that washer fluid doing things like Clogs the nozzles, pump or even coats the sensors o… --- ## [A burning theory about burning through oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-burning-theory-about-burning-through-oil/187474)
**Author:** [@Manolito](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Manolito)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2022, 12:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-burning-theory-about-burning-through-oil/187474 "2022-11-19T00:31:40Z")
Ray makes a good point in this week’s column about burning oil. There are a couple more facts that are not what was asked, but might be helpful to the fellow who wrote in. At a quart of oil burned per 1000 miles, it is… --- ## [2021 GMC Terrain - Ticks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-gmc-terrain-ticks/187427)
**Author:** [@SandraWilson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SandraWilson)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2022, 10:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-gmc-terrain-ticks/187427 "2022-11-18T22:10:27Z")
Ticking noise when start up --- ## [2004 Lexus RX 330 - maintenance to prolong life](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-lexus-rx-330-maintenance-to-prolong-life/152883)
**Author:** [@Richardson38](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Richardson38)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2022, 9:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-lexus-rx-330-maintenance-to-prolong-life/152883 "2022-11-18T21:21:48Z")
I have a 2004 Lexus RX 330 with around 220,000 miles. I’m wondering what maintenance I should have done to keep it going as long as possible. Thanks --- ## [Another tip for dealing with car warranty or other scam phone calls](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-tip-for-dealing-with-car-warranty-or-other-scam-phone-calls/187104)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2022, 9:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-tip-for-dealing-with-car-warranty-or-other-scam-phone-calls/187104 "2022-11-18T21:19:27Z")
I have noticed in the past that sometimes I get frustrated when answering a scam call and tell them to remove my name from the list. They want to keep talking and convince you that this is a great deal and won’t take no… --- ## [2014 Honda CR-V - Jutters](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-honda-cr-v-jutters/187414)
**Author:** [@KGM](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KGM)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2022, 2:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-honda-cr-v-jutters/187414 "2022-11-18T14:34:17Z")
Jutter problem at 30 -40 KM per hour usually going up hill --- ## [Do car seat heights mostly stay constant within a model year?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-car-seat-heights-mostly-stay-constant-within-a-model-year/187445)
**Author:** [@grunes\_183031](https://community.cartalk.com/u/grunes_183031)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2022, 4:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-car-seat-heights-mostly-stay-constant-within-a-model-year/187445 "2022-11-18T04:44:09Z")
I am helping someone pick an SUV. Neither of us knows much. A frequent elderly passenger needs to have a passenger seat of a certain height range (above the ground), and not too far from the side of the car. Most SUVs (t… --- ## [2008 Mazda MazdaSpeed Miata MX-5 - What is this cable?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mazda-mazdaspeed-miata-mx-5-what-is-this-cable/187411)
**Author:** [@Mazdaguy29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mazdaguy29)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2022, 3:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mazda-mazdaspeed-miata-mx-5-what-is-this-cable/187411 "2022-11-18T03:15:04Z")
What’s the cable in the glove box with an old ipod connector. How to use? --- ## [Toyota Yaris 2010 low idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-yaris-2010-low-idle/187441)
**Author:** [@Charlottefell1990\_183029](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Charlottefell1990_183029)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2022, 11:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-yaris-2010-low-idle/187441 "2022-11-17T23:29:41Z")
Hey! So I have a Toyota Yaris 2010 1.3, I have had it for about 5 weeks and it’s second hand. From day one I noticed that the car will idle at low RPM (around 500 rpm) it’s quite jerky and shaky, but nothing overly exce… --- ## [2005 Legacy GX: stereo display: "Call"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-legacy-gx-stereo-display-call/187439)
**Author:** [@bleep-bop](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bleep-bop)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2022, 11:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-legacy-gx-stereo-display-call/187439 "2022-11-17T23:08:07Z")
Hi, Replaced my alternator in my 05 Legacy. Not by a Subaru dealer. Mechanic has worked on the car before. But this time, I saw a display on my radio panel “Call”. It stays on even when the car is not running. Stereo do… --- ## [2015 Chevrolet Equinox - No heat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-equinox-no-heat/187433)
**Author:** [@teresa27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/teresa27)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2022, 10:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-chevrolet-equinox-no-heat/187433 "2022-11-17T22:56:09Z")
I get cool air instead of heat at all time no matter how far you drive it --- ## [2016 Honda Accord Sdn - Transmission mystery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-accord-sdn-transmission-mystery/185702)
**Author:** [@We\_Got\_Honda\_d](https://community.cartalk.com/u/We_Got_Honda_d)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2022, 10:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-honda-accord-sdn-transmission-mystery/185702 "2022-11-17T22:19:24Z")
Car was bought used with 63k miles on the odometer. Has worked flawlessly with no complaints. 40mpg on the long trips and averages 30+ during commutes. At the 93k mile mark, we changed the fluid using OEM filter, Honda H… --- ## [2017 Chevrolet Camaro - Keyfob issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-camaro-keyfob-issue/187449)
**Author:** [@ryan13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ryan13)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2022, 5:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-chevrolet-camaro-keyfob-issue/187449 "2022-11-17T17:16:55Z")
camaro wont start from keyfob anymore --- ## [Bug/Rock Deflector](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bug-rock-deflector/187447)
**Author:** [@adamsdad](https://community.cartalk.com/u/adamsdad)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2022, 1:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bug-rock-deflector/187447 "2022-11-17T13:35:04Z")
Hey. I am thinking about getting a bug deflector from WeatherTech for my 2023 Outback. Does anyone know if they work well deflecting rocks? I live in a city so bugs are not that much of a concern, but gravel coming off… --- ## [Funny prank call](https://community.cartalk.com/t/funny-prank-call/187428)
**Author:** [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2022, 12:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/funny-prank-call/187428 "2022-11-17T12:31:16Z")
This is funny --- ## [2016 Ford F350 - Trouble with DEF system](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-f350-trouble-with-def-system/187198)
**Author:** [@JCochran](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JCochran)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2022, 5:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-ford-f350-trouble-with-def-system/187198 "2022-11-17T05:02:43Z")
DEF system fault pump --- ## [Crackling/static noise at high speeds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crackling-static-noise-at-high-speeds/99768)
**Author:** [@Jorgeurias27](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jorgeurias27)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2022, 1:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crackling-static-noise-at-high-speeds/99768 "2022-11-17T01:41:07Z")
https://youtube.com/watch?v=5h8XfVEN8rM So my 2014 Ford Fiesta makes an annoying sound when I'm at 70+ mph. It sounds like static/crackle almost like a candy wrapper. It comes from the passenger side but I can't necessa… --- ## [1995 Ford E350, steering](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-ford-e350-steering/187393)
**Author:** [@Isaacgraham2968\_182993](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Isaacgraham2968_182993)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2022, 11:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-ford-e350-steering/187393 "2022-11-16T23:57:04Z")
Hello car talk. I am having a lot of play in my steering. Whenever i am driving at high speeds and hit a bump or crack in the asphalt my steering jumps around. I recently replaced my tie rods and had an alignment done… --- ## [2016 Jeep Wrangler - Front end shake](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-jeep-wrangler-front-end-shake/187401)
**Author:** [@TPMYERS](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TPMYERS)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2022, 11:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-jeep-wrangler-front-end-shake/187401 "2022-11-16T23:48:49Z")
when in drive feels like brake didnt release front end shakes --- ## [HA HA Suspicious Minds!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ha-ha-suspicious-minds/187354)
**Author:** [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2022, 11:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ha-ha-suspicious-minds/187354 "2022-11-16T23:35:31Z")
--- ## [More Bogus -Information](https://community.cartalk.com/t/more-bogus-information/187417)
**Author:** [@Requires-Too-Much-Thought](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Requires-Too-Much-Thought)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2022, 9:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/more-bogus-information/187417 "2022-11-16T21:05:57Z")
I thought I had found the wonderful Inn that was mentioned on the show. I was really excited. I thought it was a little strange because it was in a seriously Amish area here in Ohio. It was a challenge dodging all the… --- ## [Hydrogen service?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hydrogen-service/187420)
**Author:** [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2022, 5:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hydrogen-service/187420 "2022-11-16T17:28:05Z")
A guy on a Nissan Frontier forum I visit posted about some dealer recommended service on his 2018 Frontier. One service was a Hydrogen Service. Everyone thought the dealer meant Nitrogen service for his tires, so he sc… --- ## [Main differences between "regular", "high mileage", and "Truck/SUV" oils?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/main-differences-between-regular-high-mileage-and-truck-suv-oils/187367)
**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2022, 4:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/main-differences-between-regular-high-mileage-and-truck-suv-oils/187367 "2022-11-16T16:02:16Z")
What are the main differences between high mileage oils and ones not specified for that purpose? I see the high mileage costs a tad more for the most part. Also, shortages have caused this to be the only one available … --- ## [Safety: Cars Vs SUV/CUV on Local Vs Freeway](https://community.cartalk.com/t/safety-cars-vs-suv-cuv-on-local-vs-freeway/187093)
**Author:** [@sciconf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sciconf)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2022, 2:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/safety-cars-vs-suv-cuv-on-local-vs-freeway/187093 "2022-11-16T14:11:06Z")
What type of car is safer when it comes to accidents? Some people says SUV is safer in City and Cars (like of Sedans) are on Freeways. I am inquiring on cars 3 yrs or older since we know about them as opposed new model… --- ## [Am I installing the clutch correctly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/am-i-installing-the-clutch-correctly/187357)
**Author:** [@Saucedoroberto44\_182934](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Saucedoroberto44_182934)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2022, 12:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/am-i-installing-the-clutch-correctly/187357 "2022-11-16T12:44:18Z")
I’ve posted here not long ago because I didn’t install the clutch correctly so I’m just making sure I’m doing it correctly --- ## [2000 Ford E150 - Quits when I shift to drive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-e150-quits-when-i-shift-to-drive/187423)
**Author:** [@van02](https://community.cartalk.com/u/van02)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2022, 11:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-e150-quits-when-i-shift-to-drive/187423 "2022-11-16T11:21:24Z")
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